Debtwired!

Jeffrey Stevenson, VSS Managing Partner, explores the impact of market volatility on private credit, navigating labor costs in healthcare, and strategic positioning amid market challenges. Topics cover distressed cycle implications, sector shifts, resilient investment opportunities, and de-risking strategies in the middle market space.

On the latest episode, Sidley partner Thomas Califano delves into the current state of market volatility and the potential for a distressed cycle. Relatedly, he also discusses which industries are most vulnerable, as well as providing a deep dive into pressure points impacting the health care space.#Restructuring #Distressed cycle #Healthcare

Michael Handler, Partner at King & Spalding, discusses hot-button topics in the restructuring world, including minority lender rights, DIP financing, and creditor-on-creditor violence. The podcast explores strategic incentives and concerns in restructuring transactions, the scrutiny of DIP financing, the complexities of Chapter 11 cases, and expectations for an increase in filings in 2022.

Exploring niche and private credit markets, off-the-run opportunities, high returns, and diversification. The two stages of the 2020 distressed cycle and HighVista's investing approach. Financing challenges in biotechnology and retail sectors, opportunities in pharmaceutical royalty financing and asset-backed financing. Exploring socially useful assets, ESG evolution, and HighVista Strategies' investment approach.

Patrick Johnson, a seasoned partner at Akerman, shares his expertise in commercial litigation and bankruptcy. He dives into the intricate world of adversary proceedings, detailing their unique challenges, especially for secured lenders. Johnson discusses the importance of decision-making during mediation and the risks associated with fraudulent actions. He also highlights the trends in bankruptcy filings and the complexities of proving debtor insolvency. This insightful conversation emphasizes the evolving landscape of legal strategies in the financial sector.

#ESG investing #Investing #middle market #capital markets

Learn how companies can rise from the ashes of bankruptcy with insights into capital recovery and growth strategies. Discover the tough landscape of maintaining liquidity amid a labor crunch and the role of capital structures in post-bankruptcy success. Explore how negotiations with stakeholders can set the stage for future growth across sectors. Gain a strategic playbook for navigating the tumultuous waters of bankruptcy and discover sustainable methods for thriving in an ever-shifting economic environment.

#distressed #healthcare # restructuring

Lucy Kweskin, a Partner at Mayer Brown specializing in corporate restructurings, dives into the shifting landscape of lender protections and restructuring trends. She discusses the post-pandemic evolution of bankruptcy practices, highlighting the balance between debtor leniency and stricter standards. Kweskin addresses the risks of excessive leverage in competitive capital markets and how ESG factors are reshaping strategies. Additionally, she sheds light on the progress and challenges women face in the restructuring field, showcasing their unique contributions to this traditionally male-dominated sector.

#distress #restructuring #supply chain #retail